HOW TO FIX TTR230 HARD TO START - THE LAST VIDEO YOU WILL NEED.(2020)

[@jamesjackson7463]

Very good video; I just bought a ttr230 from a sheriffs sale and the gas was bad and the carb was in bad shape. I watched one video and it was no where near as informative as yours. After taking the carb off twice I watched your video and waalaa problem solved thanks to your video. Great job!

[@MantisRacing]

I made this video because there isn't a thorough video on it. I'm glad it helped.

[@leeoshea2290]

@@MantisRacing really appreciate your time and explanations, very well done. Am currently stripping and cleaning ttr 230 carby. I hope I get the same results as you did

[@bomblifenewzealand]

At the end you said you had to turn the fuel screw another turn? You did it 2.5 turns at the start, Are you saying you now went 3.5 turns or 3 turns

[@leeoshea2290]

@@MantisRacing This is an excellent tutorial The small beaks in between allowed time to see and watch again to make sure I got it right I did try this some 8 or 9 months ago, put an Allballs carby kit through. Thoroughly cleaned the carby over 3 and 4 days to remove all the 'gunk'. It worked for a little while, then refused to start. Just did it all again this afternoon. Isolated the issue to the carby only Thoroughly cleaned, every single orifice multiple times. Used some 'start ya bastard' through the air cleaner and 'viola', bike running and purring 2 things: I noticed the needle and seat were a bit sticky. A drop of oil fixed that I think i had the air mixture screw too far out, maybe 5 turns. I now have 2 1/2 and it runs smooth. (just need to charge the battery). Good news is, I was at 9v, when running 12v and under throttle, 14+ so the charge system is working. it is possible to get a right hand bend screw driver up into the air mixture screw,. It's tight, but can be done Or, you can take the carby off again Thanks for the great video and explanation. Many thanks from Australia

[@connorshoemaker2466]

Don’t apologize as much in these vids you did great

[@MantisRacing]

Thank you.

[@SaturnV2000]

In almost every one of these carburetor cleaning videos, an important step is left out: Air jets. Those are the small circular air passages on the air cleaner side of the carburetor. There are very small brass air jet inserts (non-removable) that need to be clear.The air passages run thru the body of the carburetor and feed the main and pilot jet fuel circuits. These also MUST be cleaned.

[@MantisRacing]

I did cover this. Thanks for the comment.

[@bigfireworks]

Great video! Very thorough. I am waiting on a 130 and 38 jet and will be cleaning the carb and installing. I had a completely clogged Petcock when I got it and since have cleaned the carb once but did not hit all the choke areas like you showed. My bike runs great but has a little sputtering and pop in the carb on just over idle. Thinking it may be too lean and may still have some clogged areas. At speed it is great with not bogging or hesitation. Thanks for the video!

[@MantisRacing]

Thanks for the reply. I hope it helps. The cleaning made a huge difference for us. The hesitation is tunable with the fuel screw, but it will never run like an EFI bike. Our bike didn't want to start and it had this very noticeable hesitation where the power just dropped off completely. It made slow maneuvers dangerous. They're like tanks when they run right!

[@cristianserrano270]

I wish I saw this video when I was rebuilding mine very clear and on point with the distributions. 👌

[@MantisRacing]

Thanks for the comment. This video is the result of my own frustration in the lack of information. I have made two videos on TTR hard starts. Combining the information in both videos has virtually made TTR hard starts non-existent.

[@andrewoshea35]

Thoroughly appreciate the details you went into here. I've been trying to get information about the carb etc. Thought I might have to buy a new one. I'll do everything you've shown here, and a new battery and air filter. You've done a great job with this video. Thank you.

[@tealthy5192]

This video is the GO👌 if this doesnt get a ttr going you have other issues.

[@MantisRacing]

Thanks, I made it so people would get everything the first time.

[@robg112]

Note owner is NOT running a fuel filter between the tank and the carb. This will stop 95% of the dirt that would cause you problems in the first place. :)

[@darreng2639]

There is a filter on the petcock in the gas tank or else yamaha would have installed inline filter

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

@@darreng2639 There is a mesh screen in the tank valve, it does NOT stop smaller dirt particles from entering the carburetor. Your statement is funny, go back to racing hot wheels cars!

[@genuiapig7997]

I have a ttr 125 and there's such a small space between the petcock and the carb that idk how to fit a filter in between there?

[@RidingwithDylan]

This is a great video! I made a similar one, but only for upgrading the jets, you definitely gave me insight in the ports that need to be inspected... It funny everything should come out great but! IF that tab on the float Boal is messed with or not adjusted correctly, that can be a real fun diagnosis to figure out! This may sound crazy but I seen people blow the holes with their mouth to ensure air is passing through "not me" LMAO

[@MantisRacing]

Thanks for the comment. Any videos on these bikes carburetors are helpful. I made this video out of frustration after one cleaning, following other videos, putting the bike back together only to still have rough starting. I hope it helps you.

[@1eyewilly]

The good thing about a TTR 230 is the owner is the only person that can start it

[@MantisRacing]

Truth

[@Outdoor-adventures-New-zealand]

I just got a ttr230 and ive got a 130 main and 38 pilot did you find the fuel screw at 2 1/2 worked ive read that woth the bigger jetts you wind it in and come one turn out and its perfect for them but you have to open the air box to

[@MantisRacing]

My experience has been, it had been a couple years, you are not going to get it right everywhere. Once I found a setting i liked I did not have to touch it anymore.

[@zachlafave8123]

I got a 05 ttr 230, and it only runs with the choke out, I took the carb off and looked at the jets and they are clean and it still won’t run right. But only runs with the choke out and when you push it in it’ll die even when riding

[@MantisRacing]

Try adjusting the fuel screw. Change sparkplug.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Blocked pilot jet. Use fuel stabiliser.

[@zachlafave8123]

It’s not any of that I just had a cheap carb on it. But the bike sat for 7 years. Had to replace all the gaskets now I’m dealing with a possible warped to end airs leaking out the middle gasket on the head and oil and air spraying out of the tensioner.

[@MantisRacing]

@@zachlafave8123 Sorry for your luck and bike. Its hard to tune out mechanical issues. Hopefully it is something fixable without a lot of $$.

[@zachlafave8123]

@@MantisRacing I’ve already put $700 into it lol it’s been a pain haha

[@carlosciocoletto1403]

Hello, excellent video, I'm from Argentina, I have a 230 0km ttr, the carburetor clogged for not using it. when cleaning and placing it, it starts but the exhaust manifold turns red in seconds. would you know what it could be? the bike is new, maybe it is a problem of the mixture. grciass

[@MantisRacing]

Add fuel through the fuel screw. Or take to dealer if new and let them sort it out.

[@ThenZ6]

So the pilot jet doesn’t get adjusted? It Just goes in tight?

[@MantisRacing]

Yes

[@Papi2003Z]

Does the gas tank have to be drained before taking carb off?? Thanks in advance!

[@MantisRacing]

No, I used the fuel cutoff valve below the tank.

[@Papi2003Z]

@@MantisRacing Got it, Cleaned entire carb + new battery spark plug is sparking, still is cranking over and over but no start have any idea what it could be? 2007 btw

[@MantisRacing]

@@Papi2003Z Sometimes when I have issues like this, I pull the intake boot and spray TB cleaner directly into the carb with the blade open to ensure I have fuel in the cylinder. I close the throttle and then try it. Also, I have had luck spraying into the plastic tubes handing from the carb with TB cleaner. This method takes a little longer to get the fuel into the cylinder though.

[@manuelsalgado8510]

What’s the best battery for this bike?

[@MantisRacing]

The one I have came from Autozone Ithink.

[@davidross1639]

I’m currently putting my carburetor back into my ttr 230 but I don’t know where the yellow color tubes go. I’m new to dirt bikes so any help would be appreciated thank you.

[@MantisRacing]

I would suggest try to find a picture. I think I left them on in this video.

[@bernardolopez2770]

Good job thanks for sharing 👍

[@Avery-1]

Help ,anyone pls! I have a ttr230 and yes the carb is the same , but when i turn the fuel on it pours out the overflow valve , i have checked the float and pin , i have cleaned all jets , valves , cant get it to not leak gas , my next option is a amazon carb lol

[@GeneralAlex4]

Make sure your bowl has no old varnish on it. Also check the needle valve and the plunger on top of valve, it should move and be springy. Check O ring on inlet. Make sure your floats are ok. Adjust the center prong on float and do a float adjustment. There are videos on it. Gas ran out of my overflow at last 15 times before I got it. The clear hose test works great and is Yamaha's way to set floats.

[@bomblifenewzealand]

So is it 2.5 turns? Or 3 turns?

[@MantisRacing]

Try both. It depends on which one runs best. Without fuel injection it will be hard to have a perfect setting for every throttle position.

[@mackite4846]

On the fuel screw you went out 3 1/2 turns is that correct

[@MantisRacing]

That seems about right. I believe that was my starting point. It will cary depending on altitude and jetting.

[@bikelifestyle1262]

So what do I do if my Ttr230 just hits the rev limiter thrue every gear ?

[@MantisRacing]

I would say learn to control the throttle and clutch, or check both for issues.

[@jimjustice2557]

Well done. Thank you.

[@christopherwalsh7700]

“Everyone talks about the main jet and the pilot jet, there’s more to it than that... alright let’s talk about the pilot jet”.

[@lukasb8408]

Would this be pretty similar to an 05 ttr230? Mine doesn’t want to start when cold and the choke system isn’t working right

[@MantisRacing]

I don’t think they have changed since forever. Mine is an 06. If the choke isn’t working right most likely it is plugged.

[@lukasb8408]

@@MantisRacing that’s what I figured. Thanks!

[@lukasb8408]

@@MantisRacing do you know where you got those plastics? I’m having trouble finding any for mine and they are shot

[@MantisRacing]

@@lukasb8408 no, I bought it used and they were with it. I had no idea they're hard to find.

[@andrewoshea35]

@Lukas B. Plenty of parts, new and used online. The prices are reasonable.

[@calliber1176]

Good job 👍

[@redtobertshateshandles]

The pilot jet gets blocked. Use fuel stabiliser if you're not riding every couple of days.

[@MantisRacing]

Thanks for the tip. I always think I will ride more than I actually do.

[@joshuaejackson]

Sorry but this is NOT the last video you should watch. Where do you mention the starter plunger? Plus i have the same bike and ive worked on it over and over. Ill apalogize when you show me where it is.😂

[@jacobhubbell6608]

You never said how to adjust the pilot jet

[@jacobhubbell6608]

Like all the way in and 2 turns out?

[@MantisRacing]

Try it there.or 3 turns. Move in 1/4 turn increments until idle sounds best.

[@MantisRacing]

I’m talking about fuel screw. Pilot jet is fixed

[@frannnkk_______]

@@MantisRacing so your saying the pilot jet doesn't have to be turned out? Thanks in advance

[@MantisRacing]

@@frannnkk_______ the pilot jet should removed and the hole cleaned. Then it is just reinstalled and tightened.